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Income Tax Bill 2025 Aims to Simplify NRI Taxation, Provide Clarity

   17 February 2025 at 07:42

The Income Tax Bill 2025 seeks to create a more transparent and efficient tax framework for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) by addressing long-standing concerns and reducing litigation risks, according to tax experts.

Posted in Income Tax |   1968 Views


GST Council Mulls Tax Rate Cuts, Considers Eliminating 12% Slab to Boost Consumption

   17 February 2025 at 07:37

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is reportedly considering a reduction in tax rates on select items to stimulate consumption while maintaining revenue stability, according to a report citing sources familiar with the discussions.

Posted in GST |   558 Views


FM Responds to Jaya Bachchan: GST on Movie Tickets Slashed from 28% to 18%

   17 February 2025 at 07:37

Responding to concerns raised by MP and former actor Jaya Bachchan, Sitharaman emphasized that GST has significantly reduced the tax burden on the film industry compared to the pre-GST era.

Posted in GST |   1899 Views


Income Tax Bill 2025: Capital Gains Tax Structure Unchanged, Language Simplified for Clarity

   17 February 2025 at 07:37

The new Income Tax Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament recently, is being seen by taxation experts as a landmark reform aimed at modernizing and simplifying India's tax framework.

Posted in Income Tax |   3600 Views


GSTN Introduces Form ENR-03 for Enrolment of Unregistered Dealers on E-Way Bill Portal

   17 February 2025 at 07:36

In a move to streamline the e-Way Bill (EWB) system, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced Form ENR-03, enabling unregistered dealers and persons to enrol and generate e-Way Bills.

Posted in GST |   1854 Views


CBIC Issues Clarifications on GST Rates and Classifications Following 55th GST Council Meeting

   15 February 2025 at 07:58

CBIC has issued Circular No. 247/04/2025-GST dated February 14, 2025, clarifying GST rates and classifications based on the recommendations of the 55th GST Council meeting held on December 21, 2024

Posted in GST |   882 Views


New Income Tax Bill Retains Old Regime, Aims for Simpler Tax Laws

   15 February 2025 at 07:32

The much-anticipated new Income Tax Bill has put an end to speculation regarding the abolition of the old tax regime, confirming that it will continue to coexist with the new regime.

Posted in Income Tax |   504 Views


New Income Tax Bill 2025 Retains Virtual Digital Asset Scope

   15 February 2025 at 07:32

The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, has not altered the scope of "virtual digital assets" (VDAs) but has incorporated the definition proposed in the Finance Bill, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax |   585 Views


Income Tax Dept Launches Utility to Compare 1961 Act with Income Tax Bill 2025

   15 February 2025 at 07:32

The Income Tax Department of India has introduced a new utility tool designed to assist taxpayers in navigating the transition from the existing Income-tax Act, 1961, to the proposed Income-tax Bill, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax |   2037 Views


Income Tax Bill 2025: Section 80C Deductions Shifted to Clause 123

   15 February 2025 at 07:32

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax Bill in the Lok Sabha on February 13, 2024, marking a major step towards overhauling India's tax laws.

Posted in Income Tax |   2931 Views